The Sandwell Music Education Hub is one of 122 Music Education Hubs being supported by DfE funding administered by Arts Council England. The running of the hub is managed through SIPS Education’s Music and Arts Service, which has provided music tuition and ensembles to schools and young musicians in the Sandwell area.

The Virtual School and the Music & Arts Service are working together to provide the opportunity for all Looked After Children in Year 4 to have the opportunity to start lessons on a musical instrument. Within the team they have specialist instrumental teachers, offering a wide range of musical expertise for the pupils in the programme.